Description
Warm, hearty, and bursting with flavor, Best Ground Beef Stovetop Chili is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or game day gatherings. With its smoky and savory notes, this quick chili recipe is prepared in just one pot, making cleanup a breeze. Packed with protein from ground beef and beans, it’s a filling option that everyone will love. Customize the spice level or add your favorite toppings to create a dish that’s uniquely yours. Perfect for meal prep, this chili tastes even better the next day—ideal for satisfying cravings any time!
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) beans (red kidney and black), drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onion for 3–4 minutes until soft; add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 5–7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- Mix in tomato paste and cook for another minute before adding diced tomatoes and beef broth.
- Incorporate the drained beans; simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes until thickened.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot with toppings of choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg